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CONSULTATION ON FUNDING

The Accountant in Bankruptcy is seeking the views of stakeholders on how it is funded.
In the consultation paper that has been released, the AIB is asking what is the correct approach to funding their service.
In particular, they are seeking feedback on specific proposals to increase their fees from the 1st June 2018.
The consultation document can be found here. The closing date for the consultation is the 12th March 2018.

DAS: IS IT BROKEN?

My recent report into the Debt Arrangment Scheme, looks at recent changes to the Scheme introduced by the Debt Arrangement Scheme Regulations 2014 and asks why the numbers of debtors applying has fallen by up to 50%.
The full report can be found here.

Scottish Adviser

Working in the Scottish money advice and personal insolvency industry for over 16 years, I have extensive experience in delivering solutions for clients.
A graduate from the University of Aberdeen, I now work as a Senior Money Adviser. The views expressed in my blogs are my own.